Established in 1941 in Rapid City, South Dakota, NAU has since
grown to include 14 campuses with physical locations in six
states, found in the heart of the United States. National
American University is truly a global institution with a
world-class distance learning campus that is actively engaged in
partnerships and affiliations with universities across the United
States and throughout the world. Add to that NAU's regional
accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, the highest
available, and you have a world-class university that is
graduating students who are primed and ready to enter the world's
career workforce.
NAU's core values and mission statement perfectly embody the
history-rich institution's commitment to provide a caring and
supportive environment for all students. National American
University specifically caters to the working adult, offering
associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in core disciplines
such as business, information technology, business administration
and applied management.
Accreditation
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National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
AAS - Accounting
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Accounting is a core program for any educational institution that
is serious about business, and it's no different at National
American University. The Associate of Applied Science degree in
Accounting provides specialized education for various entry-level
positions in the accounting profession. It's also designed for
easy transfer into the bachelor's degree in accounting. Graduates
of this program can expect to find employment as accounting
technicians, payroll clerks, bookkeepers or clerical assistants
in business, government or non-profit organizations. With
experience, graduates may qualify for more advanced positions,
such as payroll supervisors, lead accountants or tax specialists.
AAS - Applied Management
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National American University's Associate of Applied Science
degree in Applied Management is designed to meet the needs of
individuals who have acquired occupational-related training at
community colleges, technical institutes, military service
schools or industry-related schools in business, health or
another technical field. This program provides business students
with an overview of accounting, economics, finance and management
knowledge and skills needed for entry-level business supervisory
positions. It also gives them an understanding of professional
ethics and its application to the business environment.
AAS - Business Administration
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As a university grounded in the basics of business, National
American University's business administration degree program
might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. NAU's
Associate of Applied Science degree program emphasizes an
understanding of business and an introduction to the use of
computers in business. Students may elect to continue in the
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. They may
also choose an emphasis in accounting, information technology,
financial management, pre-law, international business, management
or marketing.
BS - Accounting
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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is an
excellent program that provides students with the preparation
needed to sit for the certified managerial accounting (CMA) exam
as well as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in those
states not requiring the fifth year of education. Students
planning to take the exam in these states will take the CPA
review courses as part of their undergraduate degree. For
graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting, many career
opportunities exist as private accountants for corporations,
partnerships, sole proprietorships, government agencies or
non-profit organizations.
BS - Applied Management
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NAU's Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Management is an
excellent choice for students who already hold degrees, diplomas
or certificates in specialty areas, such as merchandising, dental
hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding or
other vocational areas. Combined with our sound business and
general education courses, this degree prepares graduates for
advancement in management areas associated with their specialty
fields.
Two options are available in this program: (1) transfer of credit
from the source of the specialty training, or (2) creation of a
specialty area using National American University courses. This
program provides students with a thorough understanding of theory
and application related to the business environment so they can
collect and analyze data, identify alternative solutions and
select the most appropriate course of action for specific
business problems. It also gives them an understanding of
professional ethics and its application to the business
environment.
BS - Business Administration
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As a university grounded in the basics of business, National
American University's business administration degree program
might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. A wide
variety of emphasis areas gives students the option to customize
their business educations in order to point them directly into
the heart of their chosen career field after graduation. Students
studying business administration are broadly introduced to all
areas of business, including accounting, information technology,
marketing, finance, international business, management and more.
NAU's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree
program is a general program that offers a variety of
business-related subjects, without specializing in any one area.
BS - Business Administration - Human Resource Management
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The human resources management emphasis prepares graduates of the
program to excel in either a human resources department or in an
upper level management position. Most companies today value a
manager who has mastered human resource knowledge in addition to
strong business skills. Graduates of this program can expect to
find careers in wide range of management and human resource
positions.
BS - Organizational Leadership
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Managers today need the necessary skills to be effective leaders.
This degree is perfect for working professionals who recognize
the need to develop their individual leadership abilities.
Graduates of this program will have a distinct advantage over
other managers and can expect to find career opportunities in a
wide range of leadership positions.
MBA - Business Administration
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program
provides you with an innovative curriculum that includes both the
traditional MBA content areas as well as the rapidly changing
skills needed for effective leadership and management. The
coursework encourages you to explore the global perspective of
the business environment while learning to make regionally
relevant decisions for your organization.
Emphasis areas are offered in:
- Health Care Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Management
MM - Management
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The Master of Management (MM) degree program is designed to help
you develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge,
skills and abilities, and a holistic view of the organization.
The curriculum provides you with both a practical and a
theoretical grounding in business, management and leadership,
along with the opportunity for specialization in an area that
coincides with your professional aspirations
Emphasis areas are offered in:
- Health Care Administration
- Human Resource Management
